On Christmas Eve, my parents hosted the family get-together with the extended family. We always have a great time when we all get together! We had turkey and ham sandwiches, chicken tortellini soup, and white chili to eat...yum! This year was complete with presents (notice the Bubble Bobble clock I cross-stitched for Amanda from a picture I saw on http://www.spritestitch.com/?p=2244)...
...game-playing (Bananagrams, a scrabble-like game which was new to most of us and really fun!)...
...and a "Happy Birthday Jesus" red velvet cake...YUM!
The mood felt a little somber when we first arrived since we used to always have Christmas Eve at my grandparents' house. It would have been too sad to do that this year since we all miss Nana, so that's why my parents decided to have it. The mood soon lightened as we ate and had fun together. Even though we missed having her with us this Christmas, we all rejoice in the fact that she is spending this Christmas was Jesus, pain-free and happy! We celebrate Christmas because Jesus came to earth to live among us, so how awesome it must be for Nana to be with Him face-to-face in paradise! Praise Emmanuel, God with us!
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